The Essential Jimi Hendrix

The Essential Jimi Hendrix
Compilation album by
Jimi Hendrix
ReleasedJuly 1978 (1978-07)
Recorded1966–1970
GenreRock
Length84:28
LabelPolydor (international)
Reprise (US)
Jimi Hendrix US album chronology
Midnight Lightning
(1975) 		The Essential Jimi Hendrix
(1978) 		The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two
(1979)
Jimi Hendrix UK album chronology
Midnight Lightning
(1975) 		The Essential Jimi Hendrix
(1978) 		Nine to the Universe
(1980)
Alternative cover
UK cover

The Essential Jimi Hendrix is a compilation album of songs by American rock musician Jimi Hendrix, released in 1978 by Reprise Records. Some editions in the UK, Japan and Italy also contained a 7-inch 331⁄3 rpm one-sided EP single of the Jimi Hendrix Experience performing the song "Gloria".[1]

In 1989, the album was combined with the follow-up compilation, The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volume Two, and issued on compact disc as The Essential Jimi Hendrix Volumes One and Two.[1]

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SourceRating
Christgau's Record GuideC+[2]
  1. ^ a b Shapiro, Harry; Glebbeek, Cesar (1990). "Appendix 1 – Music, Sweet Music: The Discography". Jimi Hendrix: Electric Gypsy (1st. U.S. ed.). New York City: St. Martin's Press. pp. 550–551. ISBN 0-312-05861-6.
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: H". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 26, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.